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Xi Jinping: China commits to equitable AI access, preventing 'new historical injustices'
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17, 2026. He emphasized a 'people-centred' approach to AI development and highlighted China's role in ensuring equitable access to AI capacity building for developing countries to prevent 'new historical injustices.' Xi announced plans for China to cooperate with international bodies from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and BRICS nations to provide AI-related opportunities. The speech underscores China's strategic positioning as a leader in global AI governance and its commitment to bridging the digital divide.
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Chinese president speaks of ensuring equity of access to AI capacity building for developing countries
Published: Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 11:07 AM
SHANGHAI — Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of a “people-centred” approach to the development of artificial intelligence technology in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday (Jul 17).
Xi also spoke of China’s role in ensuring equity of access to AI capacity building for developing countries, in order to prevent the creation of “new historical injustices” in AI.
He announced China’s plans to cooperate with numerous international bodies — including organisations from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Brics countries — to provide AI-related opportunities.
Xi also announced China’s plans to cooperate with numerous international bodies to provide AI-related opportunities. — PHOTO: EPA
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Keywords: Xi Jinping | Artificial Intelligence | China economy | China tech sector
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